Under the law skaters are prohibited from the Morrisons car park, pedestrian zone within the town centre, the Market Place and library steps – despite a petition against it amassing more than 3,000 signatures.

Cllr Bellamy told the Northants Telegraph that Cllr Brown’s Conservative future was also put to a vote, but he retained his membership.

He added: “Councillors are not politicians and we shouldn’t be afraid to represent the views of our constituents.

“It’s not about party politics, it’s about doing what’s right.

“This decision has highlighted severe flaws in the council’s policies and the cracks are there, so we’ll see where it goes next.

“If they’re going to kick me out for questioning it, then bring it on.

“I know that I’ll be able to look at myself in the mirror and know that I’ve been honest and held my integrity.”